Concise Compendium of the World's Languages by George L Campbell

Concise Compendium of the World's Languages by George L Campbell

From Afrikaans to Zulu, almost 100 languages are featured in this new concise version of the comprehensive Compendium of the World's Languages. Many articles have been revised in the light of recent scholarship.

From reviews of the Compendium of the World's Languages: `This remarkable work sets a new standard for single source linguistic profiles - Campbell's excellent survey will be an invaluable vade mecum for the linguist, as well as forming a valuable addition to larger collections' - Library Association Record

`This book will be a lifelong delight.' - Anthony Burgess, The Observer

`Anyone who dips with pleasure into Katzner's Languages of the World or Comrie's World's Major Languages will be able to lose themselves in Campbell for days on end.' - Language International

George Campbell was a Jamaican journalist and critic who worked for the Daily Gleaner and Public Opinion. He was a consultant for the Institute of Jamaica and the People's National Party news archives, as well as the cofounder of the literary magazine Focus.

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ISBN 13	9780415160490
ISBN 10	0415160499
Title	Concise Compendium of the World's Languages
Author	George L Campbell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1998-04-09
Number of pages	684
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